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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170, 234.42 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170, 234.42 and 111.68 is: 154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170 : 234.42 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170/234.42 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170x = 234.42 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170x = 26,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,180.03/170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.00

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